From the National Partnership for New Americans (https://partnershipfornewamericans.org/): On October 30, the New Deal for New Americans Act, sponsored by U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (NY), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL), and Pramila Jayapal (WA), was introduced. This affirmative, solutions-focused bill will empower … Continued
From the Sierra Club (https://www.sierraclub.org/): For many Pennsylvanians, Sunday is the only day during deer hunting season they feel comfortable recreating in the woods. Now, the legislature and the NRA are trying to pass SB 147 which would allow Sunday … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): It’s time to ramp up the pressure on the U.S. Senate. Last week, the U.S. House―for the first time in history―passed legislation to expose the owners of shell companies. These anonymous corporations are used … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/25/breath-fresh-air-offshore-wind-power-could-produce-more-electricity-world-uses Published on Friday, October 25, 2019 by Common Dreams “Let’s get going!” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer Shanghai Donghai Bridge’s 100mw offshore wind power project is China’s first national offshore wind power demonstration project in the early … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Well, despite our best efforts, last week, the PA Senate passed a dangerous bill — HB 49. This bill extends the time for armed guards in schools to get mandatory, specialized training for school officers. But in … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Good news! A bill has been proposed in Harrisburg that would protect Pennsylvanians against surprise medical bills in Pennsylvania. If passed, HB 1862, the Surprise Balance Billing Protection Act, would be one of the strongest … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): If we don’t speak out now, millions of Americans could lose their voice in our democracy. That’s because right now, vote-suppressing politicians have nearly free rein to pass dangerous, discriminatory, anti-voter laws. Purging legitimate voter registrations… … Continued
by Daniel Taylor, Updated: October 21, 2019 AKIRA SUWA / INQUIRER I ask all the families of my young patients if they are working, staying at home, or in school. I have learned that this inclusive, nonjudgmental question helps me understand family … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-10-28/climate-change-air-quality/senate-proposal-creates-jobs-by-investing-in-electric-cars/a68175-1 October 28, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Some experts are convinced that slowing climate change will require a rapid transition to electric vehicles. (rcfotostock/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Clean … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): This is HUGE news! At a Berks County Commissioner candidate forum last week we heard from a current County Commissioner that he has been in talks with the Governor’s office since July to figure out a … Continued